Maternal antibodies protect offspring from severe influenza infection and do not lead to detectable interference with subsequent offspring immunization

Maternal antibodies protect offspring from severe influenza infection and do not lead to detectable interference with subsequent offspring immunization

Abstract Background Various studies have shown that infants under the age of 6 months are especially vulnerable for complications due to influenza. Currently there are no vaccines licensed for use in this age group. Vaccination of pregnant women during the last trimester, recommended by the WHO as p...

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Main Authors: Joan E. M. van der Lubbe, Jessica Vreugdenhil, Sarra Damman, Joost Vaneman, Jaco Klap, Jaap Goudsmit, Katarina Radošević, Ramon Roozendaal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Virology Journal
Subjects:
Influenza virus
Seasonal influenza vaccination
Vaccination during pregnancy
Protection
Vaccination gap
Maternal antibodies
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12985-017-0787-4

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